Resources for
Nova Scotians
Striving for Greater
Self Reliance
Self-Reliant.ca
Discover opportunities to work with others to improve your own life and the lives of your family, friends and neighbours through achieving greater self reliance together.
Educational Self Reliance Resources
BYU Pathway
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church owned Brigham Young University provides full degree programs at reduced price completely online. If you meet the prerequisites you may apply directly. If not, you may qualify by successfully completing the one-year Pathway Connect program. Anyone aged 18 and over qualifies for Pathway Connect. Those under age 18 require a high school diploma.
English Connect
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
English Connect classes are free and allow 'learners' to practice in a safe environment with volunteers available to help with pronunciation, grammar and understanding how to live and work in Canada. The next class starts on Tuesday, the 15th of October 2024 at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 205 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, NS
- View the English Connect Facebook Group here.
Links to Education Information for Nova Scotians
Federal and Provincial Governments
Find government programs and services in your community using this simple search page. Categories include:
Educational Self Reliance Groups
These groups typically consist of 8-12 people who meet for 2 hours once per week for 10-12 weeks. Each group has a facilitator who does not lecture or teach but simply encourages everyone to work their way through a professionally prepared workbook together. All sessions are held virtually during Covid and may be held virtually or in person when health and safety protocols permit. There is no fee for participation.
These groups are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While the importance of the spiritual component of life is acknowledged, the groups are practical and focused and both open and welcoming to all, regardless of belief.
Education for Better Work
For anyone who needs education or training to get a better job or start a new career, who needs help figuring out how to pay for school, who wants to succeed in school, and who wants to learn about educational opportunities.
Life Skills for Self Reliance
Older teens and young adults learn to research career and education opportunities, find and obtain employment, and learn to manage their money.
Interested in Participating in a Self Reliance Group?
This form lets you express your interest in one or more self reliant groups. Click the button below and submit the short form and registration details will be provided via email when group registration opens. There is no obligation at this time. Groups are always free. Once you receive the details you can decide whether you would still like to participate. The manuals for the groups that interest you may be downloaded here.
Interested in Participating in a Self Reliance Group?
This form lets you express your interest in one or more self reliant groups. Click the button below and submit the short form and registration details will be provided via email when group registration opens. There is no obligation at this time. Groups are always free. Once you receive the details you can decide whether you would still like to participate. The manuals for the groups that interest you may be downloaded here.
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